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Welcome to our student zone – designed for graduates preparing for a career in information technology. You’ll find lots of useful info here, as well as regular updates about relevant graduate training schemes.
As the use of IT becomes increasingly important as a key driver of business competitiveness, increasing emphasis is placed upon the development of skills such as relationship management, business process analysis and design, project and programme management, business change management, systems architecture, networking, risk management and security.
What kind of work can I do?
The most common roles for all new graduates include:
- IT consultants and planners - improve systems and structures of their client organsiation's IT systems. They advise clients on how to use IT to meet business objectives and challenges.
- IT operations technicians (network support) provide support for all communication and computer networks between and within organisations.
- IT user support technicians (help-desk support) solve faults and problems. They also help clients maximise the use of software features and advise user training.
- Network/systems designers and engineers - install and maintain communication networks within and between organisations. They work to provide maximum performance and network availability for clients.
- Software designers and engineers - design, research, and develop computer software and software systems for clients. This role also involves testing and debugging existing software and systems as well.
- Web developers and producers - design and produce websites, considering layout, structure, appearance and usability, among many other factors. This role combines technical expertise with graphic design.
